CSA Quality Lead (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Civil/Structural/Architectural Quality Lead for Spartanburg, SC, focused on data center construction. You will ensure QA/QC programs, lead audits, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet ITP requirements on world-class facilities.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in industrial construction QA/QC, strong communication, and the ability to read engineering drawings. The role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in the Industrial Construction Field with QA/QC experience.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to read and understand engineering specifications, documents, and drawings.
• Proficiency in Office 365 platforms such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Communicating field quality issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Working with discipline subcontractors to ensure contractor quality plans and ITPs are in place and compliant with site requirements.
• Leading contractor quality audits on-site and in fabrication facilities.
• Leading the effort to ensure ITPs and Test Packs are understood and completed in a timely fashion, with all Test Packs compliant with ITPs.
• Assisting in developing Construction Turn Over Package requirements.
• Providing on-site assistance, monitoring and visual inspection of material at receipt and before installation.
• Ensuring Nonconformities are captured in NCRs and corrective actions are implemented.

Skills

QA/QC

Communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Office 365

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the 'why' of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. This role will involve working on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You will have a unique chance to learn and grow in the cutting-edge field of data center construction, even if you don’t have prior experience in this specific area. You’ll be at the forefront of technology infrastructure development, gaining valuable insights into the intricate systems that power our digital world.

We're looking for a Civil/Structural/Architectural Quality Lead in and around Spartanburg, SC who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be a key member of the team accountable for

• Communicating field quality issues to appropriate stakeholders
• Working with discipline subcontractors to ensure that the contractor quality plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are in place and in compliance with site specific requirements
• Leading contractor quality audits on-site and in fabrication facilities
• Leading the effort to ensure ITPs and inspection and test forms (Test Packs) are understood by the contractor and construction management team, acted on and completed as required in a timely fashion, with all Test Packs completed in compliance with ITPs
• Assisting in developing Construction Turn Over Package requirements
• Providing on-site assistance, monitoring and visually inspecting material at receipt and before installation
• Ensuring Nonconformities are captured in Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and approved corrective actions are implemented

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and knowledge base in the rapidly evolving field of data center construction. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technologies and innovative construction techniques, positioning you at the forefront of this dynamic industry. The experience gained in this position will be invaluable for your career growth in the construction and technology sectors.

Here's what you'll need

• 8 years of experience working in the Industrial Construction Field, with applicable QA/QC experience
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read and understand engineering specifications, documents, and drawings.
• Proficiency in Office 365 platforms such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to learn quickly, driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Adaptability
• Life Sciences/Pharma/Data Center construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or applicable on-the-job experience.
• Certified technical training is preferred

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $105,200.00 to $144,700.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.